-- Greg Cartwright of the Oblivions and the Reigning Sound and the Ettes' Coco Hames have formed the Parting Gifts. Their debut album, Strychnine Dandelion, is out today on In the Red. Members of the Black Keys and the Raconteurs guest.

-- Speaking of the Raconteurs, members Jack Lawrence and Patrick Keeler (along with Craig Fox) release their latest Greenhornes album, ★★★★, this week on Third Man. Listen to a few of the tracks here.